Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax K110D

Here, we will be evaluating the Panasonic FZ35 versus Pentax K110D, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the FZ35 (12MP) and K110D (6MP) and the FZ35 (1/2.3") and K110D (APS-C) have different sensor size.

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The FZ35 was revealed 4 years later than the K110D and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ35 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax K110D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short view of how the FZ35 grades against the K110D with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 and Pentax K110D. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ35 Gallery and Pentax K110D Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ35 has got external dimensions of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") having a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Pentax K110D has proportions of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") and a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FZ35 versus Pentax K110D in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the FZ35 vs the K110D.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ35 and K110D is 72 and 67 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements simply by going through specs. The visual underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ35 and K110D.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The FZ35 using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh harder and the Panasonic FZ35 will provide greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The newer FZ35 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.